Minutes: November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
Presented for approval at the December 9, 2025, Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Michelle Meis, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Supervisors present included Joe Heidelberger, Branden Mell, and Doug Johnson. Clerk, Heather Sward and Treasurer Angela Krejchik were also present.   Absent: Supervisor Betsy Rising.

Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda by Joe Heidelberger, seconded by Branden Mell. Approved.

Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the October 14th, 2025 regular board meeting minutes by Branden Mell, seconded by Doug Johnson.  Approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.  Approved.

Bills

Motion to approve paying the bills in the amount of $27,001.51 by Joe Heidelberger, seconded by Doug Johnson.  Approved.

Angela presented that we have a CD held at Unity that is coming to maturity on November 13, 2025, in the amount of $29,309.12.  It was a 12-month CD.  With the holiday today, Angela was not able to provide up to date rates. A decision has to be made no later than November 23rd otherwise it will automatically renew for a 12-month CD at the going rate.  Motion to approve Angela Krejchik, Treasurer to purchase another CD based on the best rate and lenth of CD by Michelle Meis, seconded by Branden Mell.  Approved.

Variance/Plat/Interim Use Permit Requests

Preliminary Plat Request: Lincoln Gullerud Plat: Motion to approve the proposed preliminary plat named Lincoln Gullerud by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.  Approved.


Open Forum

The Chair called for public comment. No comments were offered at this time.

Road Maintenance Report

Muddy Gap Hollow (MGH) spent time spreading the remaining gravel, mulching, and grading.   The Belle Isle ROW clearing has been completed and MGH repaired washouts on 496th and 498th. MGH repaired 520th & Basswood after cars went in the ditch. 

Committee Reports

  1. Road Committee
  • Addressed resident concerns regarding ROW clearing on Belle Isle.
  1. Budget Committee
  • None at this time.

  1. Contract Committee
  • Muddy Gap Contract: Reviewed fuel escalator rate, it was determined to use $3.38 as a benchmark.
  • Braham Fire Department: we have a credit on our invoice in the amount of $3,497.43 to account for our share of the 2024 surplus.
  1. Policy Committee
  • None at this time.
  1. Clerk’s Township Update
  • The Clerk presented a monthly report of the township happenings.
  • We received the signed private road plowing agreements for Shorewood Park Sanitary District and Bayview North, along with the payment for Bayview North.

Old Business

  1. Grumpy Minnow CUP/Dust Control: We received the original CUP for the Grumpy Minnow.  The amendment to the CUP dated January 18, 2012 (#16) states “Dust control on an as-needed basis may be required to be implemented by the owner and/or other responsible property owners at the discretion of the Department of Environmental Services”.   Based on the language written, the County has the authority to direct the CUP holder to apply additional dust control, not the township.
  1. 2025 LRIP Grant Solicitation Discussion:  Motion by Branden Mell that Nessel Township submit an online application for the LRIP grant, seconded by Doug Johnson.  Approved.

New Business

  1. 2025-2026 Snow Removal Policy:  Motion by Branden Mell to approve and publish the presented snow removal policy, seconded by Joe Heidelberger.  Approved.
  1. Set Budget Workshop Meeting: December 6th, 2025 at 9am.  Clerk will post meeting on the door.
  1. Chisago County Sale of County Owned Real Property:  As adjoining landowners, we received notice from Chisago County for a sealed bid auction for the sale of county owned real property: PID 07.00484.00.   It was determined that we are not interested in pursuing this parcel.


Motion to adjourn at 7:52 pm by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.